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WATER QUALITY - WATER PARAMATERS
Temperature
60 - 78° F (Ideally 65-74F)
Salinity
1.023 – 1.025 SG 30 – 33 PPT
PH
8.0 – 8.4
Ammonia
< 0.25 ppm
Ideally 0.0
Nitrites
< 0.25 ppm
Ideally 0.0
Nitrates
< 40 ppm
Ideally 0-10
What is Salinity?
Salinity is a measure of the amount of salt in water. We recommend keeping
the salinity between 30 - 33 ppt. If measuring in Specific Gravity, we
recommend a range of 1.023 - 1.025 SG. Salinity is important for jellyfish
health.
What is pH?
pH is a measure of acidity. The pH scale ranges from 1-14 and is logarithmic.
This means that even small changes in pH make a large impact on your
aquarium’s water chemistry. Your aquarium’s pH should be kept between
8.0-8.4. To raise or lower your aquarium’s pH safely, please contact
Jellyfish Art for recommendations.
Note: Your aquarium’s pH changes naturally a small amount throughout the
day.
What is Ammonia?
Ammonia is the first stage of the nitrogen cycle. Ammonia is a result of
decaying and uneaten food and is present in all aquatic environments.
Specialized bacteria that we provide help break ammonia down into Nitrite,
a less harmful element for jellyfish. Under 0.25 ppm is ideal.
What are Nitrites?
As Ammonia is broken down by the bacteria, Nitrite forms and is then
consumed by other bacteria into a less harmful form called Nitrates. Under
0.25 ppm is ideal for this element.
What are Nitrates?
Nitrates are the final stage of the Nitrogen Cycle and are not as harmful
as the earlier elements. Nitrates can reach up to 40 ppm and not harm the
jellyfish but it is best to keep this under 20 and even less is ideal.
